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Re: Europa-List: Securing the aircraft

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Securing the aircraft
From: Pete <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:12:07
I think the only semi effective lock would be one which uncouples the latch h
andles from the shoot bolts. I've not yet found such a solution but keep loo
king. Mine might end up being self-designed.

Cheers,
Pete


> On Nov 28, 2018, at 6:57 PM, Tim Ward <ward.t@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
> 
> Hi Will,
> Although I did put door locks in place, I came to the conclusion that if s
omeone wanted to break in, they would do more damage to the aircraft as comp
ared to what they may take. I always take my EUROPA Cover with me and use it
 as a deterrent and to keep the weather out. Always remove my headsets and a
nything else of value. 
> The locking device I used was flimsy and not strong enough as a deterrent a
nd would leave me stranded if broken into with door not closing.
> 
> Cheers,
> Tim
> 
> Tim Ward
> 12 Waiwetu Street,
> Fendalton,
> Christchurch, 8052
> New Zealand
> 
> ward.t@xtra.co.nz
> 
> Mob +64 210640221
> 
> 
>> On 29/11/2018, at 12:38 PM, William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@gmail.com>
 wrote:
>> 
>> Has anyone got a clever solution for securing the aircraft doors - for ex
ample in a strange airport  overnight?
>> thanks
>> Will
>> William Daniell
>> LONGPORT
>> +57 310 295 0744


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